At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess client needs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance their daily living skills.
- Company: Join ParaMed, Canada's leading home health care provider with a mission to support independent living.
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling, comprehensive health benefits, mileage compensation, and employee well-being perks.
- Other info: Accessible hiring process with accommodations available for all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists; new graduates welcome!
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Occupational Therapist
Location: Chatham Kent
Sign on Bonus Available
Full-time, Part-time, Job Sharing, Salaried and Independent Provider/Contractor roles available
In this role of Occupational Therapist, you will provide community visits to assess abilities and needs of individuals while working with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to facilitate function. Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics for in-home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns.
Why you’ll love working here:
- Electronic Documentation
- Flexible scheduling options
- Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
- Mileage compensation
- Employee well-being perks
What you’ll do:
- Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of healthcare workers and other community resources
- Analyze physical, cultural, social and institutional environmental impact on occupational performance and engagement issues
- Develop client-centered plans with client, inter-professional teams and adjust services to reflect a client-centered approach related to physical, social, cultural, institutional, and economic environment
- Demonstrate effective and evidence-based problem solving and judgement to address client needs
- Engage clients using a collaborative approach, building rapport and trust, achieving a mutual understanding and agreement related to services to be provided
- Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice
- Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or Occupational Therapy college
What you bring:
- Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing)
- Accepting New Graduates
- Licensed
- ADP authorization considered an asset
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families
- Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid and CPR
- A valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle
- Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS)
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Occupational Therapist – Chatham Kent employer: ParaMed
At ParaMed, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture where our LPN Community Supervisors can thrive. With comprehensive training programs, opportunities for career advancement, and a commitment to employee well-being through competitive benefits, we empower our staff to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients within their communities. Join us in delivering high-quality care while enjoying a collaborative environment that values professional growth and recognizes your contributions.
